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"Thank you, Mr President. Though I do not represent the UK, I supported the release of assistance totalling EUR 162 million following the flooding in the UK, where the damage amounted to EUR 4.6 billion.
I have, however, two reservations. Firstly, we are making this decision after only nine months. Secondly, in accordance with the relevant rules there are other European countries that are reaching out for help, such as Greece. I think that two funds should be set up: one for the needs of the EU and one for other countries in order to avoid a situation where there are no funds left for assistance to poor countries. Secondly, the rules for drawing on the funds give preference to large-scale disasters. However, we should also be able to assist the smaller regions. Solidarity does not differentiate when it comes to size. Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to see a revision of the rules."@en1
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